Fighting Back, Your Government at Work, -and- Alien Nation

Fighting Back - woman armed with Bible chases off robber
Your Government at Work - young Arizona mayor accused of taking bribes
Alien Nation - UFO believers say ET could come calling on Kansas nuke site

On this day in history: September 30, 1955 - Heading westbound on Highway 466 just outside Cholame, California, movie star James Dean is killed in a head-on collision with another driver. University student Donald Turnupseed was driving home in his Ford when he swerved into the oncoming lane, smashing into Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder.

Born on this day in history: September 30, 1924 - Truman Capote (1924 - 1984) Born in New Orleans, writer Truman Capote moved to New York City in 1942, working as an office boy at The New Yorker. His first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms (1948), launched a literary career that's best-known for Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958). Capote cultivated celebrity status and was famous for his jet-setting lifestyle.

Scripture of the Day: This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ. — Philippians 1:9-10

Video of the Day: Cowboys Herding Cats - submitted by Danica

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Technology News
Net Neutrality bill dead after Waxman fails to get GOP support
Backlash against IP bill requiring ISPs to block pirate sites
Google makes Gmail threading a choice

Inked, Hang 'em High!, -and- I Feel the Earth Move

Inked - man falls for DJ's joke, gets tattoo of station's logo on forehead
Hang 'em High! - shortage of drugs stalls executions in U.S.
I Feel the Earth Move - predicted California earthquake downgraded to "hoax"

On this day in history: September 29, 1976 - At his birthday party, musician Jerry Lee Lewis accidentally shoots his bass player Norman Owens twice in the chest, trying to open a soft drink bottle with a .357 magnum. Owens survives and files a lawsuit.

Born on this day in history: September 29, 1935 - Jerry Lee Lewis (1935 - ) Louisiana-born musician Jerry Lee Lewis left behind a life of gospel music to play his own, controversial style. Singles such as "Great Balls of Fire" brought Lewis to international fame, despite criticism for his songs' "racy" themes. Now considered a rock pioneer, Lewis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

Scripture of the Day: Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God. — John 3:20-21

Video of the Day: Spider Eats Frog - submitted by Cindy

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Technology News
Microsoft patches ASP.NET flaw
Facebook clickjacking attacks: recognize and avoid them
U.S. launches three-day "Cyber Storm" response test
Hulu Plus coming to Roku

Fighting Back, Phone Home, -and- Too Hot to Handle

Fighting Back - 83-year-old Clearwater man pulls gun on would-be robber
Phone Home - Pope's astronomer would baptize ET
Too Hot to Handle - downtown Los Angeles hits all-time high of 113°

On this day in history: September 28, 1978 - A nun at the Vatican discovers the lifeless body of Pope John Paul I, formerly Albino Luciani, in bed. The pontiff had been on the job only 33 days before unexpectedly dying in his sleep, after having taken some sort of pills with dinner. The church refuses to grant an autopsy.

Born on this day in history: September 28, 1972 - Gwyneth Paltrow (1972 - ) Born in Los Angeles, daughter of actress Blythe Danner and TV producer Bruce Paltrow, actress Gwyneth Paltrow made her stage debut at 5. In 1993, she won a string of roles, appearing in 1995 in Seven with Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt. Paltrow gained superstar status in 1998's Shakespeare in Love, winning an Oscar. In 2003, Paltrow married Chris Martin, front man for British rock group Coldplay.

Scripture of the Day: The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. — 1 Corinthians 2:14

Video of the Day: Jay Leno's Tank Car - submitted by Danica

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Technology News
Android has more potential than iOS, developers say
Toshiba readies speedy USB 3.0 portable Canvio drives
Cake doodle marks Google's 12th birthday

The Vanishing, Brave New Schools, -and- Taking out the Trash

The Vanishing - Google Maps "loses" major Florida city
Brave New Schools - teachers to get taser power?
Taking out the Trash - thief hiding in garbage truck nearly crushed

On this day in history: September 27, 1964 - The Warren Commission Report is finally released, definitively proving once and for all that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, without anyone's help.

Born on this day in history: September 27, 1984 - Avril Lavigne (1984 - ) Singer. Born Avril Ramona Lavigne on September 27, 1984 Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Raised in a strict Christian household, Avril grew up singing in the church choir and playing guitar. She was discovered singing country covers in Kingston, Ontario, and signed with Arista Records soon after, releasing her first album, Let Go, in 2002.

Scripture of the Day: Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. — Matthew 6:33

Video of the Day: Super Shotgun - submitted by Cap'n Jack

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Technology News
Twitter hit with second worm in a week
Mozilla provides glimpse at futuristic "Seabird" concept phone
Microsoft expands, updates Office Web apps

Fighting Back, Fighting Back Too, -and- Jurassic Park

Fighting Back - gun-carrying couple stops woman's beating
Fighting Back Too - Montana woman fended off bear attack with zucchini from her garden
Jurassic Park - two new dinosaur species discovered in southern Utah

On this day in history: September 24, 1988 - High on PCP and brandishing a shotgun, James Brown interrupts an insurance seminar next door to his business office in Augusta, Georgia and accuses the attendees of using his private restroom. The resulting 90-minute interstate pursuit ends only after police shoot out his truck tires. The Godfather of Soul ends up serving two years in prison.

Born on this day in history: September 24, 1896 - F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 - 1940) American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald is famous for his depictions of the Jazz Age (the 1920s). He married Zelda Sayre, and the two lived a legendarily extravagant life in New York City. They moved to Europe, becoming friendly with Ernest Hemingway and other expatriates. He completed his most brilliant novel, The Great Gatsby in 1925.

Scripture of the Day: Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. — Hebrews 10:35-36

Video of the Day: Belt-fed .22-caliber Mini Machine Gun - submitted by Jay

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Technology News
Netflix CEO considering streaming-only option in U.S.
Facebook blames system change for "worst outage" in 4 years
Lessons for cable in Blockbuster's demise

The Word, Going to Pot, -and- Animal Kingdom

The Word - thief in South Korea turned himself in after his Christian victim convinced him of the error of his ways by reading from the Bible
Going to Pot - zookeeper fired for growing cannabis in rhino enclosure
Animal Kingdom - Ann Arbor man arrested for fighting with pet parrot

On this day in history: September 23, 1952 - Responding to accusations that he diverted $18,000 in contributions into his pocket, Senator Richard M. Nixon rescues his candidacy for Vice President by insisting that he had never accepted any money. Although Nixon does admit he accepted a cocker spaniel named Checkers for his daughter Tricia. The televised monologue rescues his political career.

Born on this day in history: September 23, 1949 - Bruce Springsteen 1949 - ) Born in Freehold, New Jersey, rock musician Bruce Springsteen began performing in Asbury Park, New Jersey, before forming his own band in 1971 and signing with Columbia Records. Promoted as the new Bob Dylan, Springsteen hit it big with "Born to Run" (1975). He has performed at numerous rock benefits, such as Live Aid and Amnesty International.

Scripture of the Day: We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. — Romans 5:3-4

Video of the Day: Motorola Droid X Android 2.2 Froyo New Features with Adobe Flash Player 10.1

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Technology News
Report: Facebook, INQ working on two Android phones
Blockbuster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Is your PC a sitting duck for hackers?

What—you might wonder—is the purpose of placing this image here? In fact, I have no reason whatever for placing it here! Simply, I encountered it on the Drudge Report this morning and wanted to share it with visitors here!

Android OS 2.2 Update

Android 2.2 was released yesterday.

I installed it on Laura’s Droid X in a few minutes with no issues whatever.

I spent eight hours trying to install it on my Droid X. Finally, I gave up and returned my phone to new status by doing a full factory reset.

Fortunately, I use an app called AppBrain. I installed it, and it immediately recovered all my apps from their online resource. Pleasantly, apps I had purchased restored easily and displayed the notice “bought.”

Had I not had AppBrain, I would most likely have tossed myself into the Sacramento River.

[Note: I must disclose that I had several unauthorized tweaks, hacks, and other such beasties set up on my phone.]

Food Fight, Money for Nothin', -and- You Are What You Eat

Food Fight - Pizzeria owner gets 10 years for "calzone rage"
Money for Nothin' - US millionaire leaves estate to Wombat Awareness Organisation
You Are What You Eat - we can build whatever animal you want to eat, say scientists

On this day in history: September 22, 1975 - In front of the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, Sara Jane Moore pulls out a Smith and Wesson .38 revolver and points it at Gerald Ford. Before she can assassinate the President, a bystander named Oliver "Bill" Sipple grabs Moore's arm. Sipple, a closeted gay man, is later outed by the press. The spotlight on his personal life causes him to complain: "My sexual orientation has nothing to do with saving the President's life."

Born on this day in history: September 22, 1961 - Scott Baio (1961 - ) New York actor Scott Baio is best known for playing Fonzi's cousin, Chachi Arcola, on the sitcom "Happy Days" (1974), and its spin-off, "Joanie Loves Chachi" (1982). His role on the 1984's "Charles in Charge" further solidified his teen heartthrob status. In 2007, Baio returned to TV in a reality show about his life, called "Scott Baio is 45&and Single."

Scripture of the Day: Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. — Romans 15:7

Video of the Day: Ohio State Mascot Brutus Buckeye Attacked By Ohio University Mascot - submitted by Darin

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Technology News
17-year-old Australian takes blame for Twitter worm
Droid X update bringing Android 2.2 Froyo today
The fast, free way to clean up text in Microsoft Word

Here are some photographs that Laura and I captured last Sunday with our Droid Xs. The pork loin chops, spinach salad, Zeus, and Thor were photographed Monday evening at our home. The photographs of Mexican food and the photograph of Laura were taken at Casa Ramos, in Corning, Sunday afternoon, following church service at Harvest Christian Center. Click to enlarge.

Fighting Back, Parking Wars, -and- Hoarders

Fighting Back - 71-year-old-man fights off intruder with Swifter WetJet
Parking Wars - man hits two people to get parking space
Hoarders - 175 cats taken out of filthy house

On this day in history: September 21, 1597 - The Dean of Guild, William Dun, receives a bonus of 47 pounds, 3 shillings, and 4 pence for "the great number of witches burnt this year."

Born on this day in history: September 21, 1950 - Bill Murray (1950 - ) Born in Wilmette, Illinois, Bill Murray got his start as an improv comedian. He joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" in 1976, which led to his early film career in comedies such as Caddyshack (1980) and Ghostbusters (1984). He is also known for his more serious work in films such as Lost in Translation (2003) and Broken Flowers ( 2005).

Scripture of the Day: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. — 2 Corinthians 13:14

Video of the Day: School Bus Wheelie - submitted by Darin

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Technology News
Twitter hit with "mouse over" XSS attack
HP unveils printer powered by Android-based tablet
Twitter rolls out fix for security flaw

Along Came a Spider, More Coffee Sir?, -and- What Would Hoffa Do?

Along Came a Spider - man finds black widow in supermarket grapes
More Coffee Sir? - man claims caffeine insanity in wife's death
What Would Hoffa Do? - medical marijuana growers join Teamsters Union

On this day in history: September 20, 1989 - A jury finds Richard Ramirez ("The Night Stalker") guilty of 43 counts, including 13 murders and assorted incidents of burglary, rape, and sodomy. Ramirez terrorized Southern California during a string of murders, sexual attacks and burglaries. He would scrawl a pentacle in his victim's blood on the wall of each crime scene.

Born on this day in history: September 20, 1934 - Sophia Loren (1939 - ) Born illegitimate in Rome, Italy, actress Sophia Loren began as a teenage beauty queen and model, then worked with film producer Carlo Ponti (1912– ), whom she later married. She won an Oscar for Two Women (1961), and often teamed with actor Marcello Mastroianni. Loren received an honorary Academy Award in 1991.

Scripture of the Day: Rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. — Joel 2:23

Video of the Day: "America's Got Talent" - Future Funk - submitted by Amber

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Technology News
HDCP master key confirmed; Blu-ray content vulnerable
Google Apps taps phone for two-level security
Apple's Steve Jobs spars with college journalist over iPad inquiry

FIghting Back, Fighting Back Too, -and- Identity Crisis

Fighting Back - West Palm Beach man freed after fatally shooting man in road rage incident
Fighting Back Too - Brooklyn retiree shoots burglar in kitchen
IdentityCrisis - criminals steal Interpol chief's Facebook identity

On this day in history: September 17, 1908 - Thomas E. Selfridge becomes the world's first airplane fatality when the craft he's co-piloting with Orville Wright crashes near Fort Meyer, Virginia. An untested propeller ripped apart the plane's structure, causing it to nosedive from an altitude of 75 feet.

Born on this day in history: September 17, 1948 - John Ritter (1948 - 2003) After a string of small roles, Burbank, California, native John Ritter got his big break on the sitcom "Three's Company" in 1977. His performance earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe. He saw big screen success in 2001's The Dinner Party, then returned to TV as the star of the popular "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" in 2002.

Scripture of the Day: You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. — Ephesians 5:8

Video of the Day: Man Eats 22 Live Scorpions - submitted by Danica

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Technology News
Adobe Air coming to Androids within weeks
Verizon to launch 4G LTE service in 30 U.S. cities
HDCP antipiracy leak opens doors for black boxes

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Book 'er Dano, Inside Job, -and- Sir Have You Been Eating?

Today's News
Book 'er Dano - NJ teacher who pulled boy out of class by his ear gets jail time
Inside Job - bank manager arrested for part in bank robbery
Sir Have You Been Eating? - Texas chef successfully deep-fries beer

On this day in history: September 16, 1968 - Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon appears on the NBC comedy show Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In and asks "'Sock it to me'?"

Born on this day in history: September 16, 1925 - B. B. King (1925 - ) Born into a sharecropper family in Itta Bena, Mississippi, musician B. B. King made his first recording in 1949, and toured the nightclub circuit for 30 years. In 1969, he released his biggest hit, "The Thrill is Gone." A model for rock guitarists, King was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1987

Scripture of the Day: Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. — James 3:13

Video of the Day: - The World's Funniest Dogs Video - submitted by Darin

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Technology News
12 Things You Need to Know About Internet Explorer 9 Beta
Microsoft releases IE 9 Beta to the public
Mozilla offers quick-fix Firefox update

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Daddy Dearest, Somebody's Watching You, -and- You Are What You Eat

Daddy Dearest - Dad locks baby in pickup while he drinks in Central Florida bar
Somebody's Watching You - Government peering at you with X-rays on highway
You Are What You Eat - California medical marijuana dispensary to sell pot-flavored ice cream

On this day in history: September 15, 1998 - Rap artist Coolio is arrested in Lawndale, California after being pulled over for driving a 1996 Hummer on the wrong side of the road. He was carrying an expired license, a loaded 9mm semiautomatic firearm, and a small quantity of marijuana.

Born on this day in history: September 15, Tommy Lee Jones (1946 - ) Academy-Award-winning actor, director, and screenwriter born September 15, 1946, in San Saba, Texas. The down-to-earth Jones began his career on Broadway and on television. He has become a Hollywood block-buster movie icon

Scripture of the Day: We know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. — 1 John 4:16

Video of the Day: i are cute kitten - submitted by Cindy

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Technology News
Chase hit by online outage
Microsoft releases 1080p LifeCam Web cam
Amazon's new Kindle ad attacks Apple's iPad
Microsoft fixes 13 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office
How secure is your email password?
Mozilla rushes beta fixes in Firefox

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Now See This, Stop Resisting!, -and- Running Man

Now See This - gallery of world's most stunning structures
Stop Resisting! - mayor's aide bites cop over traffic dispute
Running Man - Australian marathon man to run from North to South Pole

On this day in history: September 14, 1982 - Grace Kelly, American-born princess of Monaco, dies after a high speed car crash the previous day. She and daughter Princess Stephanie were badly injured when their British Rover 3500 plunged into a ravine, tumbling 45 feet.

Born on this day in history: September 14, 1983 - Amy Winehouse (1983 - London, England, musician Amy Winehouse signed her first major record deal by the time she was 16. Her debut album, Frank (2003), became a U.K. hit. She then used her chequered romantic past and her struggle with substances as inspiration for Back to Black (2006), which went platinum nearly five times in one year and won countless awards.

Scripture of the Day: If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. — Philippians 2:1-2

Video of the Day: Very Funny Cats 76 - submitted by Cindy

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Technology News
Microsoft to probe charges of anti-piracy abuse
Seraching for free stuff online can be costly
Monotype Imaging regears for a Web font future

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iRobot, iRobot, -and- Farmville

iRobot - scientists create artificial skin for robots
iRobot - scientists teach robots how to trick humans
Farmville - county sues farmer for too many crops, fines $5,000

On this day in history: September 13, 1971 - After 1,300 rioting prisoners reject a list of proposed concessions because it lacks immunity from prosecution, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller orders an attack to retake Attica prison. In all, 29 prisoners die and 85 are wounded; and 10 hostages are killed. For months thereafter, prisoners receive inhumane beatings from guards.

Born on this day in history: September 13, 1916 - Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990) Born in Llandaff, South Wales, writer Roald Dahl specialized in stories of macabre surprise. He is best known for his children's books James and the Giant Peach (1961) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964). Several have been made into films.

Scripture of the Day: Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. — 1 Peter 3:8

Video of the Day: Jay Leno's Garage - 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

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Technology News
YouTube kicks off test of live streaming service
Google takes Mobile Maps for a walk
Gartner: Android, Symbian will win mobile OS wars

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New Web sites and blogs I recommend!

New Droid World - a celebration of all things Droid

The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.

How Shocking, Somebody's Watching You, -and- Animal Kingdom

How Shocking - man survives 625-volt zap after being pushed onto live third rail during drunken brawl
Somebody's Watching You - school district monitors kids' lunch choices
Animal Kingdom - man arrested for wrestling stolen python in McDonald's parking lot

On this day in history: September 10, 1977 - Convicted torture-killer Hamida Djandoubi, an immigrant from Tunisia, becomes the last person executed by France when he is guillotined in Marseilles.

Born on this day in history: September 10, 1968 - Guy Ritchie (1968 - ) Born in Hertfordshire, England, Guy Ritchie began his directing career with the critically acclaimed Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998). His film Snatch (2000) received critical acclaim, as did his recent remake of Sherlock Holmes (2009).

Scripture of the Day: [The Lord says,] "Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." — Isaiah 46:4

Video of the Day: High-speed Chase in Orange County - submitted by Cap'n Jack

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Technology News
"Here you have" malware preys on the incompetent
Microsoft plans four critical patches next week
Google adds Google Voice widget to Android home screen

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New Web sites and blogs I recommend!

New Droid World - a celebration of all things Droid

The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.

Fighting Back, Faith under Fire, -and- DC Comics

Fighting Back - would-be robber gets surprise when shot with .44 by employee
Faith under Fire - city pays damages for treatment of consultant targeted because of pro-family advocacy
DC Comics - Barbara Boxer aide charged with possession of pot in Senate building

On this day in history: September 9, 1971 - 1,300 inmates riot inside the Attica Correctional Facility in western New York state, commandeering the prison and taking 40 guards hostage. The national guard stages an assault five days later, killing 42 people in the process.

Born on this day in history: September 9, 1966 - Adam Sandler (1966 - ) Originally a stand-up comedian, New Yorker Adam Sandler became a writer for "Saturday Night Live" in 1990. By 1995 he had his own film career. Comedies such as Billy Madison (1995) and Happy Gilmore (1996) were big hits, but he later became known for his dramatic and romantic movies, such as Punch-Drunk Love (2002) and Funny People (2009).

Scripture of the Day: Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. — Titus 2:2

Video of the Day: 1000HP 1973 Challenger 8.54 pass street legal - submitted by Darin

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Technology News
Firefox 4 Beta 5 gets IE9-style hardware acceleration
Adobe warns of Reader, Acrobat bug
Google taking Google Instant to mobile this fall
Report: You need a smartphone security suite

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New Web sites and blogs I recommend!

New Droid World - a celebration of all things Droid

The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.

Fighting Back, Don't Tase Yourself Bro!, -and- Weapons of Choice

Fighting Back - Long Island man arrested for defending home with AK-47
Don't Tase Yourself Bro - deputy accidentally tasers himself while arresting man
Weapons of Choice - gun fans looking forward to challenging feds

On this day in history: September 8, 1974 - In Idaho, daredevil Evel Knievel climbs into his X-2 Skycycle (really just a rocket on wheels) and hits the ignition. The vehicle manages to clear the quarter-mile-wide Snake River Canyon, but then the parachute deploys prematurely and prevailing winds push him back into the chasm.

Born on this day in history: September 8, 1932 - Patsy Cline (1932 - 1963) - Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia, country singer Patsy Cline won the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts contest in 1957, and went on to record such hits as "I Fall to Pieces" (1960) and "Crazy" (1961). She died in a plane crash.

Scripture of the Day: Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. — Psalm 143:10

Video of the Day: World's Luckiest Driver - submitted by Danica

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Technology News
Eye-Fi adds software development program
Dell killing Windows XP option this month
Court allows warrantless cell location tracking

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New Web sites I recommend!

New Droid World - a celebration of all things Droid

The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.

Cluck! Cluck!, You Are What You Eat, -and- Matters of Life and Death

Cluck! Cluck! - woman eats 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes
You Are What You Eat - schools posting calorie counts in cafeterias
Matters of Life and Death - fraud charges plaguing Planned Parenthood

On this day in history: September 7, 1978 - Walking to the bus stop, BBC journalist Georgi Markov suddenly feels a sharp pain in his right calf. A KGB assassin had jabbed him with an umbrella tip, rigged to inject a tiny platinum sphere. The pellet is laden with ricin, a castor-based toxin with no known antidote. Markov dies in the hospital four agonizing days later.

Born on this day in history: September 7, 1936 - Buddy Holly (1936 - 1959) Born in Lubbock, Texas, singer-songwriter Buddy Holly was the first to add drums and a rhythm-and-blues beat to the country style. A cult figure remembered for "That'll Be The Day," and "Peggy Sue," Holly was killed in a plane crash.

Scripture of the Day: We proclaim him [Jesus], admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we present everyone perfect in Christ. — Colossians 1:28

Video of the Day: Driving School - Two-wheel Drifting - submitted by Darin

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Technology News
Android continues to chip away at Web consumption
Google to simplify privacy policy
Samsung considering Android-based TVs

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New Droid World - a new Web site for all things Droid

The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.

Don't Try this at Home, Rides, -and- Stupid Criminals

Don't Try this at Home - man blows himself up trying to kill spider
Rides - California gym turns spin bikes into power sources
Stupid Criminals - Montana teen looking to buy pot pushes wrong number on phone, accidentally texts sheriff

On this day in history: September 3, 1971 - The office of Daniel Ellsberg's Beverly Hills psychiatrist is burglarized by Nixon's plumbers, led by CIA operative E. Howard Hunt. Watergate investigators later uncover a memo about the burglary addressed to White House domestic affairs adviser John Ehrlichman, predating the actual crime

Born on this day in history: September 3, 1965 - Charlie Sheen (1965 - ) Born Carlos Irwin Estevez in New York City, son of Martin Sheen (Ramon Estevez), actor Charlie Sheen got his break in Platoon (1986). Notorious for battles with drugs and alcohol, Sheen was star witness in the Heidi Fleiss Hollywood madam trial in 1995. He currently stars in the hit sitcom "Two and Half Men."

Scripture of the Day: This is what the Lord says -- your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go." — Isaiah 48:17

Video of the Day: I set my Nikon D3 to high-speed, captured 21 shots of the Olive Drop at the Corning Olive Festival, processed and cropped the images, and produced a video using Windows Live Movie Maker beta.

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene at Walmart while journeying to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
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The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.

Stupid Criminals, Surf's Down, -and- An Inconvenient Truth

Stupid Criminals - woman attacks ATM with claw hammer, fails to get cash
Surf's Down - student faces criminal charges over Facebook postings
An Inconvenient Truth - Low temperatures tie records at LAX, Oceanside

On this day in history: September 2, 1666 - A kitchen fire breaks out in Thomas Farynor's bakery on Pudding Lane, unleashing four days of destruction. 436 acres in the city are converted to ash, including 13,200 homes. 200,000 residents are rendered homeless by what comes to be known as the Great Fire of London.

Born on this day in history: September 2, 1966 - Salma Hayek (1966 - ) Born in Veracruz, Mexico, actress Selma Hayak got her break opposite Antonio Banderas in 1995's Desperado. In 2002, Hayak produced and starred in Frida, which made her the first Latin actress to be nominated for a Best Actress award. She is executive producer of the hit television series "Ugly Betty."

Scripture of the Day: The earth is filled with your love, O Lord; teach me your decrees. — Psalm 119:64

Video of the Day: - "Driving to My Office" - I created this movie with my Droid X and Windows Live Movie Maker Beta. Be certain to select HD!

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene at Walmart while journeying to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Studies identify most dangerous places to surf online
Apple TV: Still a hobby after all these years
Navteq tries to make GPS more "human"

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New blogs I recommend!

The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.

Stupid Criminals, Weapons of Choice, -and- Falling

Stupid Criminals - burglar stuck in restaurant vent for six hours
Weapons of Choice - attempt to get lead out of ammunition deflected
Falling - NYC man plunges 40 stories, lands on car, survives

On this day in history: September 1, 1956 - Elvis Presley buys his mama a pink Cadillac.

Born on this day in history: September 1, 1957 - Gloria Estefan (1957 - ) Born Gloria Fajardo in Havana, singer Gloria Estefan fled Cuba when Castro gained power. In 1978, she married keyboardist Emilio Estefan, and their first Miami Sound Machine disco hit was "Dr. Beat" in 1980. In 1990, Estefan suffered a broken back in a car accident, but made it through a grueling recovery.

Scripture of the Day: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. — Proverbs 22:6

Video of the Day: The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary - submitted by Cap'n Jack

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene at Walmart while journeying to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Windows 7 Family Pack returns in U.S. starting October 3
HP scanners with Webscan expose documents, firm says
Google rolling out "Priority Inbox" for Gmail

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New blogs I recommend!

The Greatest Adventure - this is a new blog created by reader Nikole that documents her walk with God.

Tales of Tails - this is a new blog created by reader Chris that follows the daily exploits of his cat, Tails.

Life's History through a Smartphone - this is a new blog created by reader Admiral that spotlights his Motorola Droid X.